5 things to know in Florida for Jan. 17

Your daily look at news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today.

AERIALIST NIK WALLENDA WANTS TO WIREWALK IN FLORIDA

Aerialist Nik Wallenda wants to wirewalk across one of Sarasota's busiest streets along the city's bayfront. Wallenda is trying to get clearance from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Sarasota to walk across U.S. 41 at the end of January.

FLORIDA DEBIT CARD FIRMS TO STOP MISLEADING CLAIMS

Five Florida debit card companies have agreed to stop making misleading claims in a first-of-its-kind settlement with the state. The settlement prohibits the companies from making misleading claims about the ability of prepaid debit cards to build positive credit history.

TRAYVON MARTIN SCHOLARSHIP TO BE GIVEN BY PARENTS

The parents of Trayvon Martin are presenting a scholarship in their son's name during a Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Daytona Beach. Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin will join attorney Benjamin Crump for Thursday's annual banquet hosted by Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for Florida, Inc. at the Hilton Oceanfront Hotel to honor the civil rights leader.

VISIONS FOR NEW HAITIAN CATHEDRAL DISPLAYED AT UM

Ten visions for a new Roman Catholic cathedral in Haiti's capital will be on display at the University of Miami School of Architecture. The designs were the finalists in a competition that sought ideas for rebuilding Notre Dame de l'Assomption Cathedral in Port-au-Prince. The original cathedral was ruined by the massive earthquake that struck Haiti in 2010.

FAMU TO MAKE REGULAR UPDATES TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Florida A&M University must file regular updates to the board that governs the state's universities, detailing how it is improving practices following a blistering inspector general's report criticizing officials for failing to follow laws and regulations in the years leading to the hazing death of a drum major.